East Falmouth man arrested for illegal possession of large capacity firearm….
YPD UPDATE:
Correction on the media release. The vehicle registration was suspended/expired not Burdick’s license. The weapon was found in the vehicle prior to the vehicle being towed.
INITIAL YPD MEDIA RELEASE:
On Wednesday August 26th at approximately 2049 hrs., Officer Breen initiated a motor vehicle stop for a traffic violation. Officer Breen identified the operator of the vehicle as, Cajun L. Burdick, age 36, from East Falmouth, Ma. A check of Burdick’s driver’s license revealed that it was suspended and Burdick was placed under arrest. During a search of the vehicle officers discovered an unsecured 9mm handgun. The handgun was loaded with 17 rounds of 9mm ammunition, one in the chamber. Officers determined that Burdick was in possession of the handgun illegally and the handgun had no serial numbers or identifying markings. Burdick was arrested and transported to the Yarmouth Police Department for processing. Burdick was held on bail and transported to court at a later time. Burdick was charged with the following:
Illegal possession of a large capacity firearm
Carrying a firearm without a license
Illegal possession of ammunition
Improper storage of a firearm
Possession of a firearm with no serial numbers/serial numbers defaced